New Lanes, Soundwalls, Bridges and More Room for Drivers on Highway 101 through Carpinteria and Summerland
Work is completed on a seven mile piece of Highway 101 in Summerland. It features new lanes and… Continue Reading
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Pacifica graduate Nohl Williams drafted in 3rd round by the Kansas City Chiefs
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Nohl Williams will be sitting pretty in Kansas City.
The defensive back was selected in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL… Continue Reading
International Students will have Legal Status Restored after Visa Termination
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Federal Government is reinstating F-1 visas for many international students around the country after the Trump… Continue Reading
Marine animals wash up dead in Ventura County, locals react
VENTURA, Calif.—Fred Gray says he was heartbroken to see a baby whale wash ashore during his visit to Morro Bay last year. “I was hoping, you… Continue Reading
Communication Coach Angela Chee interview on ways to thrive in an uncertain world
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Communication expert Angela Chee visited the News Channel 3-12 studio to talk about her new book, "The Power of the Only -… Continue Reading
California overtakes Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy
By Lex Harvey, CNN
(CNN) — California has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, as he warned… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Principal witnesses final days of Pope Francis during anniversary trip to Rome
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – What was meant to be a spiritual honeymoon turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Alec Gasca and his wife.
Gasca,… Continue Reading
FBI director posts photo of arrested Wisconsin judge’s perp walk, possibly violating DOJ policy
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By Casey Gannon and Evan Perez, CNN
(CNN) — FBI Director Kash Patel posted a photo on X Friday night of the Wisconsin judge who… Continue Reading
Five people rescued off of UC Santa Barbara’s campus point Friday
ISLA VISTA, Calif. – Four UC Santa Barbara students and an attempted rescuer were rescued from the waters off of campus point.
According to the… Continue Reading
Low pressure system arrives early Saturday, bringing rain
Low pressure and onshore flow continues to keep the Central Coast brisk and gloomy Friday. Sunshine did peak through the day, which was a pleasant… Continue Reading
Watch Live: Pope Francis’ Funeral at St. Peter’s Square
On Saturday, more than 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City.
Francis' funeral is… Continue Reading
Earth Month is Every Month at SLO County Airport
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Earth Month may be ending soon, but slo county airport's sustainability efforts won't be.
Multiple projects are slated… Continue Reading
Joseph Lynn Johnson of Port Hueneme convicted of sexually assaulting woman with Alzheimer’s
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Joseph Lynn Johnson of Port Hueneme has been convicted by a Ventura County jury of raping an elderly woman with Alzheimer's… Continue Reading
Thousand Oaks woman arrested after breaking into Ventura Street Vons and stealing liquor
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A 30-year-old Thousand Oaks woman was arrested Thursday morning in connection with a burglary at the Vons on Ventura Street… Continue Reading
Crisis in the waters: Toxic algae overwhelms San Diego rescuers as marine life suffers
By Dani Miskell
Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A devastating toxic algae bloom along the… Continue Reading
Dos Pueblos students preview their upcoming performance of the hit musical “Mamma Mia!”
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The music and storyline are familiar, but the Dos Pueblos Theatre Company is putting their own spin on the hit musical "Mamma… Continue Reading
Clouds & sun Friday, tracking showers Saturday
Marine clouds greet the entire coastline Friday morning. Overcast conditions hold through lunchtime before winds start to break up the clouds. Most… Continue Reading
“Red Heel Heist” sparks one-of-a-kind News Channel 3 investigation in Isla Vista
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — For years, a giant red stiletto standing tall along Highway 101 near La Conchita has sparked curiosity and brought joy… Continue Reading
Hundreds Rally in Santa Barbara Against Proposed Social Security Cuts
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — More than 200 protesters lined both sides of the street outside the Social Security Administration office in downtown Santa… Continue Reading
UC Santa Barbara Students Hold Protest to Commemorate Armenian Genocide Anniversary
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Students at UC Santa Barbara marked the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a peaceful on-campus protest… Continue Reading